Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of hypertensive subjects and controls
Variable | Hypertensives (n = 100) | Controls (n = 100) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 56.06 (7.68) | 56.10 (7.68) | 0.971 |
Sex (Male/Female) | 53/47 | 53/47 | Â |
Heart Rate (bpm) | 82.32 (13.43) | 80.69 (12.64) | 0.38 |
Weight (Kg) | 71.74 (12.32) | 67.27 (8.57) | 0.003* |
Height (m) | 1.63 (0.09) | 1.66 (0.08) | 0.005* |
BMI (Kg/m2) | 27.29 (4.87) | 24.45 (2.70) | <0.0001* |
BSA (m2) | 1.76 (0.16) | 1.75 (0.14) | 0.382 |
SBP (mmHg) | 164.54 (15.27) | 118.22 (8.10) | <0.0001* |
DBP (mmHg) | 101.74 (7.13) | 70.30 (6.70) | <0.0001* |
Pulse Pressure (mmHg) | 62.95 (14.57) | 47.93 (8.80) | <0.001* |